Overview

• The French Embassy said Indian enrolments in France grew 17% for the 2024–2025 academic year.
• The Delhi leg of the Choose France Tour 2025 was held on October 7 after launching in Chennai on October 5, with Kolkata and Mumbai stops set for October 9 and 11.
• More than 50 French institutions are meeting students to offer guidance on programs, scholarships, visa procedures, and student life.
• Ambassador Thierry Mathou underscored France’s commitment to India and described students as future partners linked to over 1,000 French employers operating in India.
• Flagged supports include the Classes Internationales pathway and streamlined visa processes, with the tour also spotlighting new partnerships such as a Chennai Institute of Technology–IMT Atlantique MoU.